Planthog

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Plaphog
(Phytotherium susdon)
Main image of Plaphog
Species is extant.
Information
CreatorTheBigL Other
Week/Generation12/82
HabitatOvi-Hydro-Nuke Rainforest
SizeMedium (1.5 meters) Long
Primary MobilityUnknown
SupportUnknown
DietOmnivore (Pambu Worms, Butcher Worms, Emperor Wingworms, Scuttlisks, Browsing Capoo eggs, Crested Miragebok eggs, Colorful Berry Plant, Violetgrass, Orbiflor, Speckled Berry Plant, Pambalm berries)
RespirationUnknown
ThermoregulationUnknown
ReproductionSexually, Live Birth, Two Genders
Taxonomy
Domain
Genus
Species
Eukaryota
Phytotherium
Phytotherium susdon
Ancestor:Descendants:

The Plaphog has split off from its ancestor, the Rainforest Plapir. During its evolution, the Plaphog's split trunk has fused entierly and has become a snout; its sail has reduced significantly into large spines which help defend it from predators. Since it lives in Hydro Savanna, its coloring has changed to help blend in with the Violetgrass. Other adaptations include larger tusks which help it defend itself from predators and other Plaphogs, better hearing and a slimmer body design which helps it run faster than its ancestor. Since it runs faster, its third toes have become smaller.

Just like its distant relative, the Bearhog Plentdog, its tongue can pick up scent particles in the air and rubs them on bumps in the roof of its mouth. However, unlike the Bearhog Plentdog, it has ten of these "scent bumps". This helps the Plaphog find even more food.